Which of the Following Best Describes the Pearson Correlation for These

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the Pearson correlation for these data? $\begin{array}{ll}\mathrm{X} & \mathrm{Y} \\\hline 2 & 5 \\5 & 1 \\3 & 4 \\4 & 2\end{array}$

• A) ispositive
• B) is negative
• C) is zero
• D) cannot be determined

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